'TMC Involved in Destroying Evidence': BJP on Kolkata Rape-Murder Case

In a rerun of the 'Reclaim the Night' campaign, hundreds of women took to the streets in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal on Sunday night, demanding justice for the alleged rape and murder of a doctor in the state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital.Braving intermittent rains, women of all ages and backgrounds assembled in several areas such as Jadavpur, Garia, Behala Parnashree, Khanna, Lake Town, and other city locations, and raised slogans - "We want justice".

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: "We will start a protest on August 20, and it will continue until August 23. On August 20, party MLAs will stage a protest, and on August 21, party MPs and other leaders will join. On August 22, we will gherao the 'Swastha Bhawan' (in Kolkata). On August 23, the (BJP) Mahila Morcha will stage a protest," said Union Minister and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar at a press conference in Kolkata earlier today. 

Bengal's actors, directors, and technicians staged a rally in the city on Sunday to protest the rape-murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at the state-run RG Kar hospital here.Directors Kaushik Ganguly, Srijit Mukherjee, Shibo Prasad Mukhopadhyay, Raj Chakraborty, Arjun Datta, and several other members of the Bengali film and TV industry, including actors Paoli Dam, Ankush Hazra, Parambrata Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee, Srabanti Chatterjee, Anirban Chakraborty, and Subhasree Ganguly, walked a kilometre, chanting "Tollygunge industry r ektai swar, justice for R G Kar" (the Bengali film industry has one voice, we want justice for the victim).

AAP MLAs and leaders visited hospitals in several districts of Punjab and held meetings with doctors on Sunday as the party extended support to the medics' protest against the alleged rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor at a hospital in Kolkata. According to a party statement, Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh visited the state-run Rajindra Hospital in Patiala while MLA Inderbir Singh Nijjar visited the Amritsar Medical College.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: “West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee taking out a rally, coming on streets against her own government, own administration is beyond my understanding. It shows her weakness as a CM,” says Union Minister Chirag Paswan.

Singing group Lalon joins doctors' protest in Kolkata over rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: “I had earlier said this as well that the situation in West Bengal isn’t good… I extend my condolences to her family. I hope the culprit will receive strict punishment,” says actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a state-run Kolkata hospital, saying the people's voice for justice would intensify the more she intimidated them.

Students of different medical colleges took out a procession in Kolkata on Sunday, demanding justice for the trainee doctor allegedly raped and murdered at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Pradhan said in a post on X, "The more Mamata Didi and her police intimidates people, the more intense will be people's voices for justice. What Didi's police is doing in Bengal is real dictatorship. First they tried to erase evidence and now they are stopping people to stand in solidarity with the victim’s family." "Obstructing people's right to protest for justice lays bare the double standards and hypocrisy of @MamataOfficial Didi. She may use all her might, neither will she able to suppress people's anger nor the truth," he added.

The Faculty Association of AIIMS (FAIMS), Delhi, on Sunday urged the institute's director to upgrade the Student Wellness Centre and improved on-campus extracurricular facilities for the mental wellbeing of students and residents.

The association's request comes in the backdrop of an online survey by a National Medical Commission task force which found that nearly 28 per cent of undergraduate medical students and 15.3 per cent of postgraduate students reported having been diagnosed with mental health conditions.

Thoughts of self-harm or suicide in the last 12 months were reported by 16.2 per cent MBBS students while the number was recorded at 31 per cent in MD/MS students, according to the survey's findings.

In a letter to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Delhi's director, the FAIMS also proposed that a task force be formed to carry out an assessment and subsequent development of extracurricular facilities and events for the AIIMS campus to help foster a sense of community and belonging among students, residents and staffers.

On 70 Padma Awardee doctors write to PM Modi over Kolkata rape and murder incident, Padma Awardee Dr Harsh Mahajan says, "Over 70 of us, Padma Awardees who have been honoured by the government over the last few decades got together and have written to PM Modi to take a personal interest in this matter and to see that the culprits are brought to book and get the strictest possible punishment. Also, we have requested a new separate law for the protection of doctors, healthcare professionals and healthcare institutions be brought in so that no one dares to even talk or do verbal abuse against healthcare professionals and healthcare workers..."

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Resident doctors of Lucknow’s King George's Medical University organised a street play earlier today to protest against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. 

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: CBI team leaves from Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital where the rape-murder of a trainee doctor occurred.  

Doctors of PGI Hospital Chandigarh staged a protest over the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder incident.

"Yes, I have received a summons. I will go, but when exactly I will go has not been decided yet... I also want to see what is so important for the Kolkata Police. Their job right now is to provide justice and support the CBI (in the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case), but instead of doing that, the Kolkata Police is busy catching people for something related to social media," says BJP leader Locket Chatterjee on Kolkata Police summoning her for allegedly spreading rumours and disclosing the identity of the woman doctor who was raped and murdered at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital.

 On RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder incident, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar says, "BJP will continue to protest. Tomorrow BJP will organise Raksha Bandhan programmes for women's safety at 15 major locations in Kolkata under the leadership of Mahila Morcha...On August 20, our MLAs will protest. On August 21, our MPs will protest. On August 22, the protest will continue and we will gherao the Swasthya Bhavan. On August 23, our Mahila Morcha will protest. Our protest will continue demanding Mamata Banerjee's resignation."

On the rape-murder incident at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha says, "What has happened to the girl of our family is a great tragedy, a great loss, a great shock...if anyone even thinks of it his condition will worsen. I express my full condolences and sympathy to the girl's mother, father, her family, her doctor community, the people of her hospital, the employees, the supporters."

RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder incident | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "I have sympathy and solidarity with the doctors. For a couple of years at least, I have been speaking in parliament about the issue of violence against doctors. I got into a bit of a debate with the then Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. I had argued that the government should bring in a bill to specifically protect medical professionals in the course of their duties. The government gave me a very odd reply that if they start doing it for one profession, they'd have to do it for others. It is a ridiculous argument...I am shocked and saddened that despite all these efforts to raise public consciousness and the government's consciousness about this, one more doctor has had to lose her life..."

Doctors hold an awareness march  from Rajeev Chowk for the rape-murder incident at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Delhi.

On the rape-murder incident at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar says, "This is the misfortune of the country that instead of respecting and protecting women, parties and leaders encourage atrocities against them. In Delhi, at the Chief Minister's residence, their own Rajya Sabha MP was insulted, they did not even take notice of the incident. So will the country and everyone accept such leaders and parties?... In West Bengal, incident after incident is happening. The Chief Minister is protesting, is conspiring, but not getting justice. And that is why it is highly condemnable. In the country where it was said and all religions said, there is no one like mother and mother is the most unique path in the world, such a thing happening there is highly condemnable and intolerable, unconstitutional and inhuman...."

"We (East Bengal and Mohun Bagan supporters) have come together because of the RG Kar incident. The police had said that they would not be able to provide protection, therefore the match was cancelled...Where did the police force come from now?...," says a supporter protesting near Salt Lake.

Another football supporter says, "...Where did such a lot of police force come from? You had said there is no police force and will not be able to give police protection (for the match)...Why did the police lathi charge?..."

BJP national president & Union Minister JP Nadda tweets, "West Bengal under TMC is ANTI-WOMEN, ANTI-YOUTH and ANTI-DEMOCRACY. The Chief Minister has failed the people of the state, presiding over an administration which has looted with impunity. The iron grip has clearly rusted and rusted terribly."

Supporters of arch-rivals East Bengal and Mohun Bagan gathered near the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata on Sunday evening in an unprecedented show of camaraderie to protest the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The supporters gathered outside the stadium even as a Durand Cup match between the two major Indian football clubs was cancelled amid concerns over the law and order situation.

Health services at the state-run Goa Medical College and Hospital remained affected for the third consecutive day on Sunday, with resident doctors resolving against withdrawing the indefinite strike, which began Friday, till the Calcutta High Court delivers verdict in the rape-murder case.

Police detains football fans protesting against the rape and murder of a woman resident doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal.

Protest held near Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata against the rape and murder of a woman resident doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal.

Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the rape and murder of a doctor in RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will hear the case on August 20.

TMC workers stage a sit-in protest against the rape and murder of a woman resident doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Siliguri.

On the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder incident, Congress leader TS Singhdeo says, "It is natural to expect a public reaction after such a tragic incident. In such incidents, it should be the priority to ensure justice is served to the victim and to take care of the family of the victim. Unfortunately, we do not hesitate to do politics in such incidents...If this goes on, then it will become a trend to ask the CM to resign due to such incidents rather than demanding an investigation into the matter...If there is any leniency in the investigation then it is objectionable...In Chhattisgarh, we included in our manifesto that there should be a separate provision to ensure the safety of lawyers, journalists and doctors..."

Students of different medical colleges took out a procession in Kolkata on Sunday, demanding justice for the doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Armed with posters and placards, the medics raised slogans seeking exemplary punishment for the perpetrators of the crime that happened on August 9.

 Kolkata Police on Sunday summoned TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, hours after he demanded that the CBI interrogate Kolkata Police commissioner and former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.Roy had earlier in the day called upon the Central Bureau of Investigation, which is probing the rape and murder of a woman doctor at state-run RG Kar MCH, to act fairly and demanded the custodial interrogation of former principal of the medical establishment and the CP to know "who and why floated the suicide story".

Tripura BJP unit on Sunday demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee owning moral responsibility for the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.The body of the post-graduate trainee doctor was found in a seminar room at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Students hold a protest march in Varanasi and Uttar Pradesh. 

Junior doctors protest against the rape-murder incident at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata.

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar arrives in Kuwait for a one-day visit.

West Bengal Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim says, “We have only one demand that CBI should complete the investigation and chargesheet should be filed…”

Junior doctors gather in huge numbers for a march protesting the rape and murder of trainee doctor in front of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical college.

On Sunday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has received Guard of Honour in Chennai. He will inaugurate the Indian Coast Guard’s state-of-the-art Maritime Rescue Coordination Center and Marine Pollution Response Centre in Chennai today.

Nepal's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Arzu Rana Deuba arrives in New Delhi on an official visit. She will engage in talks with Jaishankar on Monday.

A special team of the Central Bureau of Investigation is investigating Kolkata doctor murder and Rape case. 

CBI team on Sunday again visited the crime spot where the women doctor was raped and brutally murder - RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
 

Doctors from FAIMA meeting Health Minister JP Nadda at Nirman Bhawan. Doctors apprising Health Minister with their demands.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Minister, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali joins BJP at the party office in Jammu.

Rains lashed parts of Delhi on Sunday afternoon evening, bringing respite for the people from rising heat and humidity.

 Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates oxygen park and jheel in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Shah has also lay foundation stone for various development work in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel is also present.

Doctors of Saurashtra's civil hospital in Gujarat's Rajkot, continue their protest for the third day in a row. Nation Wide Protest in going-on against the brutal rape and murder of Kolkata doctor few days back.

"The CBI has not arrested me… I was not made to confront Sanjay Roy (the main accused in the case)," said Sandip Ghosh, Former Principal of RG Kar Medical college, while being taken to CBI office for interrogation for the third consecutive day. He pleaded in front of media said, “Please, don't spread false rumors about me,”

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Champai Soren is expected to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, along with six other JMM MLAs, according to media sources. JMM Flag Removed from Champai Soren House. Soren's house in Jilinggoda is vacant. He is enroute to Delhi with MLAs.

The six MLAs—Chamra Linda, Dashrath Gagrai, Sameer Mohanty, Sukhram Uraon, Ramdas Soren, and Sanjeev Sardar—are reportedly accompanying him and are currently unreachable by phone.

Terror of stray dogs in Gorakhpur district, 20 people including students, women, children were brutally bitten, dog attack caught on CCTV

On rape and murder of woman resident doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla says, “...Instead of catching the goons who ransacked RG Kar Medical College, they are cracking down on citizens, doctors, opponents...TMC government is involved in destroying the evidence...”

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several development projects of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority, and Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited via video conference today. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel.

Amidst rumors of joining the BJP, former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, along with 20 MLAs, flew to Delhi on Sunday. He is reportedly in contact with the BJP through former JMM MLA Lobin Hembrom.

Several hospitals in Jaipur, Rajasthan, including CK Birla Hospital and Monilek Hospital, received bomb threats via email at 7 am. Upon receiving the information, police teams and bomb disposal squads promptly arrived at the hospitals.

Air India issued a statement on Sunday addressing the attack on one of its air hostesses by an intruder in a London hotel room. The airline emphasized that the safety of its crew and staff is their top priority and assured that they are providing all possible support to the victim while cooperating with local police in the investigation.

"Air India accords foremost priority to the safety, security and wellbeing of our crew and staff members. We are deeply anguished by an unlawful incident of intrusion at a hotel, operated by a major international chain, that affected one of our crew members. We are providing all possible support to our colleague and their broader team, including professional counselling," said a spokesperson of the airline.
 

According to Delhi Police, “A 34-year-old cycle rider, named Rajesh, was killed in a hit-and-run case when a Mercedes car hit him yesterday morning near Ashram. The police seized the vehicle and the accused has been detained.”

"Congratulations on your election as the Prime Minister of Thailand. Best wishes for a very successful tenure. Look forward to working with you to further strengthen the bilateral ties between India and Thailand, that are based on the strong foundations of civilisational, cultural and people to people connect.": PM Modi.

Former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Dr Sandip Ghosh reaches CGO Complex, Kolkata for third consecutive day of questioning by CBI in the Kolkata Rape and Murder Case.

UNICEF India has praised Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav for his initiatives to improve menstrual health among adolescents in the state.

Kolkata Police has registered two separate case in Kolkata rape and murder incident, one case for spreading misfromation regarding investigation and post-mortem report. The other case registered for revealing the identity of the rape victim.

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh: Kanpur-Jhansi Railway track has been restored after 22 bogies of the Sabarmati Express derailed yesterday.

Kolkata police have initiated two separate cases involving serious allegations. One case addresses the spread of misinformation about the investigation and post-mortem report of a recent rape incident. Two doctors have been summoned for allegedly disseminating false information. The second case involve, revealing the identity of the rape victim. 

Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba will embark on a five-day visit to India starting Sunday to explore opportunities for deepening bilateral relations, officials announced.

The students and junior doctors continue to protest at the RG Kar Medical College & Hospital

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has rejected the idea of a uniform or secular civil code, insisting that they will not compromise on Sharia Law (Muslim Personal Law).

In a press release, the Board criticized the Prime Minister's Independence Day speech advocating for a Secular Civil Code and labeling religious personal laws as communal. They described the statement as highly objectionable.

The number of arrests related to the Wednesday midnight vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital increased to 30 on Saturday, according to police.

The Union Home Ministry has directed state police forces to provide updates every two hours following protests by doctors, nursing staff, and others over the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
 

The West Bengal government has reversed the transfer of 42 professors and doctors across various state medical colleges and hospitals. The transfer order, initially issued on Friday, was described as a routine procedure approved before the tragic rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. The state's Health Secretary confirmed the revocation of the order.

A team of psychologists from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Delhi has been sent to Kolkata to analyze the mental state and voice patterns of Sanjay Roy, who is accused of raping and murdering a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, officials said.